Wednesday, May 27, 2020

The Military One Way to Get an MD Debt-Free

document.createElement('audio'); https://media.blubrry.com/admissions_straight_talk/p/www.accepted.com/hubfs/Podcast_audio_files/Podcast/IV_with_Jennifer_Cox.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | TuneIn | Spotify Become an MD Through the Army, Debt Free! [Show Summary] Are you interested in practicing medicine in an environment that allows you to focus on clinical excellence? Do you want to have the option of practicing medicine in a host of different environments? Is it important for you to emerge from medical school debt-free? Do you wish to serve your country? If you answered yes to these questions, a medical career in the military might be right for you. Captain Jennifer A. Cox, current Officer in Charge at the Charleston, South Carolina U.S. Army Medical Recruiting Station, shares everything you need to know about the various options available to practice medicine in the military – and have your entire medical education paid for. Be All You Can Be Become an MD Through the Army [Transcript] Our guest today is Captain Jennifer A. Cox. She graduated from Lewis University in 2011 with a BSN. While earning her BSN, she was also an Army ROTC cadet. She entered active duty as a Second Lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps and has served at Fort Hood TX and Joint Base San Antonio TX. She earned her Critical Care Registered Nurse license in 2016 and then worked in the Neuro-Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit. Currently, Capt. Cox is the Officer in Charge at the Charleston, South Carolina U.S. Army Medical Recruiting Station. She has embraced this opportunity to commission fellow Army Medical Department Officers (while enjoying Charleston with her husband) and looks forward to her next assignment. Can you tell us a little about your story? How did you come to be an army nurse and recruiter? [2:16] Growing up I thought I wanted to be a special ed teacher, but when I got to college I had a revelation when meeting with a guidance counselor – there was a schedule for nursing clinicals on the wall, and I thought that is kind of perfect I can help people and be involved in science, which was my favorite subject at the time. I grew up in the military. My dad is a Naval Academy graduate I had Saturday morning room inspections before I could go out and play with my friends so it was a natural progression. I found the ROTC brochure during a school tour, met with the ROTC director, and before I knew it was going to Fort Knox for training that summer. In terms of becoming a recruiter, I spent the first six years in the military as an RN, only seeing military treatment facilities and the hospital side of things, and I wanted to see more of the army. I applied for a broadening assignment, and when I found out I could be the officer in charge I thought that would be a good leadership challenge for me being a junior captain, and the opportunity to live in Charleston didn’t hurt, either. I really liked the opportunity to pick my medical department family, which is how I got here. How does the U.S. Army help MD and DO wannabes become debt-free doctors? [5:01] There are two different routes – one if you are wanting to go the civilian medical education route, and the other if you want to start in the military right away. The first is an active duty option, it’s called the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP), which provides 100% of tuition and academic fees with a monthly stipend in medical school of about $2200. This is a 3-4 year scholarship when you begin medical school. You are commissioned as a second lieutenant, which is the first officer rank, and when you graduate you are promoted to the third officer rank, which is captain, and you can begin earning your captain pay when you start. Along with that scholarship there is a bonus you can elect for $20K, paid in three different increments. This scholarship is available when you attend any accredited U.S. medical school, can’t be online, and must be a full-time program. The reserve option is the Medical School Stipend Program. It does not cover your tuition and fees, but you get the monthly stipend of $2200 while in school, and the opportunity for loan repayment if you attend certain residency programs with specialties that are relevant to the military, continuing to receive the stipend during residency as well. What are the obligations incurred for that education? [8:05] The HPSP scholarship is one year for one year – so each year you receive the scholarship you have a one year obligation to the military. The bonus I mentioned brings it to four years, if you only have the scholarship for three. If you have a four-year scholarship plus the bonus, the maximum obligation remains four years. Can you talk a bit about the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS)? [8:50] That is another option entirely unique to the military. It is the only tuition-free medical school that actually pays you to attend. Just as you are commissioned as an officer with the other scholarship options, you are commissioned as a second lieutenant, and additionally you earn the pay as an active duty officer while in school, on top of the payment of tuition and fees. In terms of obligations, it is different because you are getting full pay in addition to tuition and fees paid. There is a seven year obligation which begins after your residency is complete. What are the professional benefits of starting one’s medical career in the service? [10:47] If you can begin your career debt free you don’t have that weight on your shoulders, so you can really focus on what you’ve been studying for in school without that extra burden. The most common answer I hear from medical corps officers and doctors is that being a medical officer in the military allows them to actually practice medicine – they don’t have to deal with all the administrative issues like insurance and billing. They can just truly focus on being clinically excellent. There are also so many different opportunities for work environments – clinics, smaller community hospitals, larger medical centers, participation in humanitarian missions without closing up your practice, and also deployments. To civilians, deployments often have a very scary connotation, but from a medical perspective it can be very challenging and professionally rewarding. What are a few of the more significant differences between civilian and military medical practice? [13:28] As I mentioned earlier, one of the things is the ability to focus on being clinically excellent, which is a huge push in the military. We need to make sure our providers are trained to work in austere environments at the drop of a hat. We can’t train mediocre providers to go overseas and take care of our soldiers when they need that care the most. There is a lot of different education that takes place specifically at USUHS they have almost 1000 additional hours of training compared to a regular medical school because they go year round. There is a lot more focus on leadership, on military relevant topics like extra training in military medicine and diseases you may encounter in a deployed setting, combat casualty care, and trauma, so there is a different focus unique to the military setting. The military extends to your family as well, and there are so many other support programs like family readiness groups, so when you are on long shifts or going on deployment you know that your family is being taken care of. Let’s assume I am a sophomore in college and really interested in going this route. What’s the process? [15:49] By junior year you should talk to a healthcare recruiter. A big misconception is that you can’t apply until you’ve already been accepted to medical school. In reality you should be talking to us the same time you are getting ready to apply for medical school, when you are getting ready to take the MCAT. The process starts with a face-to-face sit down or on the phone if you are geographically farther away. We discuss your goals, and identify which program is the best for you. We identify a board date which will set up a timeline for when we need to get everything accomplished. We’ll collect your source documents – SS card, birth certificate, etc., since sometimes they are difficult to find, and then we get transcripts, a letter of recommendation, a dean’s letter, and then you are ready for the board. Oftentimes you can be selected before you have an acceptance to a school. What are the requirements for either the USUHS or HPSP? [18:03] Across the board requirements are citizenship, certain physical and moral standards, and age, but specifically for HPSP it is a minimum MCAT score of 500 with 124 in each category, and a cumulative undergrad GPA of 3.2. For the reserve program there are no written minimums, but consider the same minimums for HPSP to be competitive for that. For USUHS, the average GPA is 3.6 and MCAT is 509. Do you have to be in ROTC to be accepted? [19:15] No, not at all. ROTC students are eligible, and still must fulfill their ROTC obligations, but can request an educational delay through their undergrad program and still participate in scholarships. No prior service is required for any of the programs. Can you touch on other healthcare professions and educations, like dental school or PA opportunities? [19:48] I feel like the opportunities are endless. The main one is that dental school is almost identical for medical school – there is also the opportunity for HPSP and stipends, for vet school as well. For PAs we have an interservice physician’s assistant program that is for currently serving soldiers who want to become a PA regardless of their background. If you come in as an already credentialed PA there is special pay and loan repayment options as well. We have other things like HPSP for nurses going to graduate school, and masters in social work programs. The list goes on and on. What would you have liked me to ask you that I didn’t ask? [21:02] Take some time to look at military medicine. So many think that if they are a doctor in the military they are only going to work at a VA or that military medicine is substandard or they should only be interested in doing these programs if they need money. I think there are so many myths around military medicine, and it is really unfortunate because the military leads the way in so many things medically. Look at all we have to offer. Related Links: †¢Ã‚  How to Create Successful Secondary Applications †¢Ã‚  Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS) †¢Ã‚  Go Army! †¢Ã‚  Med Recruiting Army Facebook Page †¢Ã‚  Charleston Medical Recruiting Station  [843-577-3425] †¢ What Is a Scholarship? 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Saturday, May 16, 2020

Ielts - 4980 Words

ieltshelpnow.com ACADEMIC MODULE PRACTICE TEST 1 ACADEMIC LISTENING PRACTICE TEST 1 SECTION 1 Questions 1 - 10 Questions 1 - 5 Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer. PAN ASIAN AIRWAYS LOST PROPERTY REPORT FORM Example First Name Surname Address Postcode Home tel. Mobile tel. Flight Number Seat Number From To Answer Kirsty Allen (1) ____________________ Windham Road Richmond (2) ____________________ 020 8927 7651 (3) ____________________ (4) ____________________ (5) ____________________ New York London Heathrow Page 1 Academic Test 1; Page 1  © ieltshelpnow.com Questions 6 - 8 Circle THREE letters A - F. What items did Kirsty’s bag contain? A B C D E F 17 pounds pens her passport a book 200†¦show more content†¦the country has no natural oil resources. Professor Wilson says that oil tankers are... A B C very safe. quite safe. quite unsafe. 33 According to Professor Wilson, the main cause of oil slicks is... 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Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Symbolism In Macbeth - 1097 Words

In William Shakespeares Macbeth, symbolism plays a prominent role to emphasize the theme of corruption of power. Throughout the play there are several main symbols repeatedly used to emphasize this theme. The contrast of light and dark representing good and evil, blood representing guilt, murder, and pain, and the archetypal pattern of purification by using water represents removal of guilt, cleansing and peace. Symbolism is used repeatedly to emphasize the theme of corruption of power. The image of blood plays an important role throughout Macbeth. Blood represents the murders that Macbeth had committed, the guilt that went along with the murders and the pain that it brought on him during his downfall. The soldier describes the†¦show more content†¦In Macbeth, light represents the good while the darkness symbolised the evil within the play. At some point in during the time Macbeth was written, the king was usually associated with the sunset. In the play, the witches pronounce, When shall we three meet again, When the battles lost and won. That will be ere the set of the sun. (I. i. 1, 4, 5) This foreshadows the death of King Duncan. Throughout the play, there is continuous contrast of light and dark imagery. Ross says, And yet dark night strangles the travelling lamp. (II. iv. 8) This shows how evil will overcome Macbeths moral conscience and this foreshadows Macbeths transformation from a good captain to an evil, ambitious leader. Throughout the play, the events of corruption and unusualness occur at night. The murder of King Duncan, Banquo, Lady Macbeths sleepwalking, and the witches, all take place at night. Stars, hide your fires; Let not light see my black and deep desires. (I. iv. 50-51) demonstrates Macbeths step toward evil as he talks about the murder of King Duncan. During Lady Macbeths scene in which she is sleepwalking, there is epitome of the light and darkness symbol contrast. 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But, above all, the aspect of the play is most impressive and overwhelming with imagery and symbolism that Shakespeare so brilliantly uses. 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Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Starbucks Organizational Structure free essay sample

One year later, while in Italy, he became fascinated and inspired by the Italian coffee bars. He thought that there was certain romanticism that the unique shops offered. So in August 1987, Howard Schultz took a gamble and purchased Starbucks. His vision was born. The goal of Starbucks was to offer the consumer a premium coffee and to create a unique experience for patrons The Starbuck mission is simple, â€Å"To inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, one cup, and one neighborhood at a time† (Starbucks, 2011). They undoubtedly have delivered that mission. Today Starbucks has become the leading specialty coffee retailer in the world. Located in 50 nations, Starbucks have in excess of 15,000stores (Starbucks, 2011). Howard Schultz, President, Starbucks Corporation When considering the organizational structure for his new corporation, Schultz had four basic organizational functions he could have chosen. These organizational functions are referred to as: functional, divisional, network, and matrix organizations. A functional organization is structured based on skills required and business functions. The functional organization structure is mainly centered on departments or functions within the organization. In a functional group, a clear chain of command is apparent. Employees which within functional divisions typically have a task to perform and those employees perform those tasks such as a marketing department. In this structure, the marketing department would be staffed with marketing employees. Within the functional organization, it is thought that efficiencies occur within a group of individuals working on a similar product or service. The downside is that this can create individual silo’s that does not promote creativity and varying inputs and opinions. An organization that produces standardized goods and services is well suited to perform in a functional organization because of unique and specialized components of the business. This function also serves well when there are limited products produced and those productions are predictable. Mr. Schultz more than likely also considered the divisional organizational structure. Divisional organizations typically group people based on the products they produce, specific locations and the customers they deal with. In this structure, an organization uses functional groupings to enable employees to interact and correspond effectively with one another. This process permits clear communication and teamwork which, in turn, leads to good service for its customers. Mr. Schultz; however, successfully created a matrix structure in alignment with Starbucks strategy. Starbuck has no formal organization chart of main departments, functional department consists of marketing, supply chain, operations, finance and human resources, and cross functional teams, consisting of local store marketing and marketing campaigns. The decision-making process in Starbucks is bottom – up process, which the employees are empowered even to take decisions of their own accord. This organizational structure combines product-based divisions and functional-based divisions. This requires employees to report to two managers or leaders. The matrix organization structure is an open gateway to communication. The matrix structure is composed of cross functional teams. They are empowered to communicate with heads of the organization as well as his or her supervisor. This structure enables employees to communicate laterally, upward, and downward. This structure has been touted as one of the reasons Starbucks has been so successful in today’s challenging workplace. Not only does this structure allow for clear and open communication, its design tends to create a team spirit of belonging and empowerment. The employees are collaborating with others and in turn, are developing his or her personal skills. Had Mr. Schultz used a strictly functional organization or divisional organization, the lines of communication would have been stifled. Starbucks has used technology, marketing tactics and employees to communicate success, goals, and vision to the customers (Tinity, 2010). Starbucks prides itself on clear and open communication with its customers as well as its employees. When viewing Starbucks website, examples of the transparency are prominent. The Starbucks website offers the viewer a look into the vision of the company, its guiding principles, mission statements and social responsibility. Links are available that allow an interested party the opportunity to read e-mails from the owner to the employees. This insight allows their customers the ability to feel as though they are part of the inner-workings of the organization. By sharing this intimate information, Starbucks is creating a virtual open dialog between its customers and itself. This helps to shield speculation by the press and its customers and minimize rumors. The Starbucks culture is in complete alignment with the Matrix structure. At Starbucks, open mindedness, communication and transparency are key components to their culture. Starbucks uses less than traditional forms of marketing. Starbucks does not rely on standard advertising methods such as print, radio, and television; instead it is brand image that continues to bring customers back. A customer holding a Starbuck cup portrays an image and an air of quality that results in excellent advertising for the company. Additionally, when entering a Starbucks, a form of sensory marketing occurs. The smell, the ambiance, the experience conjures up positive feelings and emotions. Starbucks has been recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 best companies to work for. The values that Starbucks holds are known throughout the world. Finding, training, and retaining employees are the core to their success. They recognize that training is imperative to those employees which choose Starbucks. All employees are offered full benefits ncluding part time associates. Starbucks human resources department effectively communicates with their employees. Being open and honest to share any issues he or she may have in the workplace is highly encouraged of Starbuck Employees. In addition, these models try to shape moral and ethical decisions, these models of ethical and moral perceptio ns focus on rights of the individual and social justice. Standing on the platform of transparency, Starbucks post these models of decision making behavior based on what they call the Ethical Decision Making Framework on their website (Starbucks Corporation, 2008). Starbucks makes these statements very clear to each employee: * You are empowered— you can deliver great customer experiences, knowing that Starbucks supports you in doing the right thing and conducting business with integrity. * You have responsibility — you play a critical role in ensuring that Starbucks is a great work environment and in protecting our culture, our reputation and our brand. * You have help — if you are unsure what to do in a situation; you have resources available to you, including the Standards of Business Conduct and the Business Conduct Helpline. You have a voice — when you believe something isnt right, you can speak up and share your concerns knowing that Starbucks wants to hear them and does not tolerate retaliation against partners (Starbucks. com). Starbucks has successfully enacted the matrix operational functions. It can be seen throughout its structure, service, marketing, and departmentalization. Clearly, the matrix structure is the only flexible structure that enables Starbucks to achieve the goals they set forth that have made them a market leader. These goals include: clear communication, transparency, and uniqueness. Starbucks will continue to grow exponentially through the matrix system without finding themselves stifled by the constraints of other operational structures. References Starbucks Corporation,. (2008). Ideas in action. My starbucks idea. Retrieved June 11, 2011 from http://blogs. starbucks. com/blogs/customer/default. aspx Starbucks Food, Starbucks website, Starbucks Corporation,   (2011). Retrieved June 11, 2011, from http://www. starbucks. com. Tinity, A. M. (2010). Associated Content. Retrieved June 10, 2011 from http://www. associatedcontent. com/article/2822954/starbucks_organizational_mission_an d. html? cat=55